January 30, 2018

Ellis Stafford teams up with Carisma Racing

Carisma Racing have announced the signing of former 2-time EFRA European Champion, Ellis Stafford to their growing team. The multiple UK national champion will not only lead the charge on track running both 2WD and 4WD 1/10th buggies, he will also be instrumental in progressing the designs, with real world testing, racing data and honest feedback. With the 4XS attending its first Worlds in 2017, growing in popularity with racers globally, and the new 2XS in its final stages of development, Ellis will be an invaluable asset to the team’s global dynamic, and each cars ongoing development. When asked why Ellis had decided to join the Carisma team, he had this to say:

The main thing that really struck me having spoken to Ivan on the phone, was his genuine desire to take his cars and company to the next level. We both understand this may not be a quick project, but we both want the same thing, and that is to positively bring Carisma Racing to people’s a en on, and to create both quality and fast, R/C race cars. I have a new found enthusiasm for racing, and am really looking forward to seeing what Ivan, his team, and myself can come up with in the future with the cars and the race results.

Source: Carisma Racing [carisma.com.hk]


January 30, 2018

2018 JConcepts race events – Announcement

JConcepts is well-known for their popular race events such as the Indoor National Series or the Super Cup Championship Series. Now the Florida-based company has released a quick list of all the 2018 JConcepts events, making it easier to plan race dates accordingly. All information, such as dates and locations, of the upcoming events, such as the Carpet Nationals, Turf Nationals, and Stock Nationals can be found here.


January 30, 2018

Baldo brothers Ninja-powered for 2018

Mugen Seiki Europe have announced the signing of Bryan and Oscar Baldo to the Ninja racing engine team for the 2018 season. The Spanish frontrunners will power their Kyosho rides with Ninja’s high-performance nitro engines this season, with their campaign will see appearances at events such as the Spanish Nationals, the EFRA Euros, the Montpellier or Neo Race.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]


January 30, 2018

Nitrocross Cup – Announcement

RMV Deutschland have announced the revival of the famous Nitrocross Cup for 2018. The opening round of the 2-race series will be held on the weekend of the 27th of May at the fast MC Welden club track in the south of Germany with round 2 taking place at the RCCC Coesfeld club near the German-Dutch border at a later date that has yet to be confirmed. The races are open exclusively to Mugen and Serpent drivers who will battle it out in 1/8th Nitro Buggy and Truggy classes. More information (in German language) can be found here.


January 30, 2018

Yeah Racing CC01 blue rear axle skid plate

Yeah Racing have introduced their new rear axle skid plate for the Tamiya CC01 chassis. The set includes a machined aluminium axle protector plate as well as all needed mounting hardware to outfit the rear axle of Tamiya’s off-road chassis. While adding visual impact the skid plate also saves the rear transmission housing from wear and tear that can occur when tackling gruelling off-road trails.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]


January 30, 2018

HRC Racing large crawler luggage tray

HRC Distribution have introduced their new HRC Racing large crawler luggage trays for 1/10th scale trail trucks. Available in black or silver, the roof racks are of a scale design and feature four bright LED lights and a spare wheel location for an even more realistic appearance. Each kit includes the necessary hardware and it fits many of today’s trail truck body shells.

View more images here


January 30, 2018

Jeon Hanyoung doubles at Yokomo Championship

The Korean Yokomo Championship was held last weekend and it was Serpent’s Jeon Hanyoung with the win in both the 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes. The Yokomo duo of Sin Minsu and Woo Hongmin would come in 2nd and 3rd in the 2WD class while the wheeler podium was rounded out by TLR’s Han Suman and Yokomo’s Si Minsu.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


January 30, 2018

Ongaro & Baruffolo win at Italian Tekno Trophy

The Italian Tekno RC Trophy was held at the Rapallo track last weekend. The event was held in 1/8th Nitro and Electric classes and in the F1 Nitro A-main it was Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro with the win in challenging, slippery conditions. Xray’s Marco Baruffolo would come in 2nd from Tekno RC’s Alex Zanchettin 3rd. Over in 1/8th E-Buggy and after some entertaining triple A-mains it was Marco Baruffolo with the win after the tie-breaker from Davide Ongaro 2nd and Alex Zanchettin 3rd.

Image: Marco Baruffolo


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